Thompson Excavating Inc. is a demolition, excavation and underground utility installation company based out of Maple Valley. Our company owner has been in the industry for well over 30 years and has owned his own company for a successful 24 years so far. Our client basis & most of our work is done throughout the City of Seattle, but we accept jobs all over Western Washington. **WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR POSITIONS IN THE SEATTLE & BREMERTON AREAS.** We have many long-standing clients that we perform work for and for which we are their #1 dirt company. We are able to obtain and, more importantly, keep these clients because of our impeccable customer service, communication & the consistent, top-quality work that we produce.
We pride ourselves in treating all of our employees as if they are family. Our company owner is always willing and able to help teach & train employees on any aspect of the job that that an employee feels they aren't fully knowledgeable with or able to complete. Even if it's just quickly running through an idea on how to best accomplish a task, he is there to help! If there is something, or somewhere, that an employee wants to learn or improve their skills with, we are more than happy to help facilitate the learning process. Whether it's taking a training class or just some specific one-on-one instruction in the office or out on the jobsite, we are always there to help you improve.
We are looking for an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator & Job Foreman/Job Lead to join our team. This person must be a skilled Equipment Operator who specializes in dirt work, excavation and installing underground utilities for new construction. Since we perform residential services in the City of Seattle, you must have the experience of maneuvering equipment in tight, small or confined spaces. We need someone who is motivated, reliable & takes initiative in completing day to day tasks. This person needs to be able to plan and layout jobs from start to finish in order to meet or exceed given project deadlines. You must also be able to assign & delegate tasks for your job to a small, 2-4 man crew, on a daily basis. Good communication between you, your crew and the office staff are a must. You will be responsible for maintaining & submitting daily job sheets for all work performed and materials used on the job by your crew. You must be efficient with heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, Dozers, Excavators & Backhoes. You will also be expected to have the skills needed to use everyday hand tools specific to this construction field of work and have a valid Driver's License to drive company vehicles.
If this sounds like a company that you would pride yourself in working for, then send us a resume detailing all * relevant* work experience and we will contact you as soon as possible for an interview. We look forward to bringing you on our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Sewer, Water or Storm drainage installation: 1 year (Required)
- Earthwork & Mass Excavation: 1 year (Required)
- Construction: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Maple Valley, WA 98038: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person